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144. Isiah Robertson

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144. Isiah Robertson

Isiah Robertson was the 10th overall pick from Southern University in 1971, and it didn't take long for him to prove to the Los Angeles Rams that he was the right choice, as he would go on to win the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.  The Linebacker would go on to be one of the best defensive players the Rams ever had, as he was chosen for six Pro Bowls and two First Team All-Pros as a Ram, and he was an integral part of L.A.'s multiple playoff appearances in the 70s.

Robertson later provided leadership for the Buffalo Bills and retired with 25 Interceptions, a very high number for a Linebacker.

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1968
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Games Played: 168
  • Notable Statistics: 159 Games Started
    25 Interceptions
    349 Interception Return Yards
    3 Interception Return Touchdowns
    6 Forced Fumbles
    15 Fumble Recoveries
    47 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    24.5 Quarterback Sacks*
    131 Approximate Value

    13 Playoff Games
    11 Playoff Games Started
    2 Interceptions
    74 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    1 Fumble Recovery
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
    **Forced Fumbles were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1977 to 1998.
  • Played For: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams
  • College: Southern
  • Drafted: 14th Round, 10th Overall in 1971
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Rings (None)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1973 & 1976)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1974, 1975 & 1977)
    Pro Bowl Selection (6) (1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 & 1977)
    AP Defensive Rookie of the Year (1971)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
    2nd in 1973

    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (2) (1973 & 1975)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Isiah Robertson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 77.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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